2. This unit cannot be installed together with the male bin stacker (AR-MS1) and the upper exit tray extension (AR-TE4). Exit tray B/W scanner module/DSPF (AR-EF3) (AR-TE3 or AR-DU4 Standard) Duplex module/bypass tray (AR-DU4) Upper exit tray extension (AR-TE4) Finisher (AR-FN6) Duplex module (AR-DU3) Simultaneous installation not allowed Simultaneous installation not allowed Saddle stitch finisher Mail-bin stacker...
Index paper:176g/m² / 47lbs Name Content Life Remark name Cover paper:205g/m² / 54-55lbs Transparency Staple Staple x3 3000x3 AR-SC1 Common with cartridge cartridge cartridge for AR-FN4 & AR-FN6 Lower Plain 60-128g/m² /16-34lbs Tray Remaining Upper Not provided paper tray detection Lower Provided Tray...
• Start installation after checking that the DATA and COMMUNICATION indicators on the operation panel are neither lit nor blinking. • For installation of AR-FN6, an optional stand/paper drawer (stand/MPD & 2000 sheet paper drawer, stand/3 x 500 sheet paper drawer or multi purpose drawer) must have been installed.
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<4>Open the front cover of the finisher and fix the finisher with three <3>Insert the staple cartridge. screws A at the positions shown in the illustration. Then, close the front cover and close the paper tray of the stand/ paper drawer. (Front side) <4>Slide the release lever to the left and return the staple unit.
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7) Attach the power supply unit. 9) Remove the AC inlet cover and then remove the rear cabinet of the Attach the power supply unit to the hanging portions and secure it stand/paper drawer. using the supplied three screws. <1>Remove the screw that fixes the AC inlet cover and then remove the AC inlet cover.
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11) Attach the rear cabinet of the stand/paper drawer. 12) Connect the AC cord of the optional power supply unit to the main <1>Pass the AC cord of the power supply unit as shown in the illustration unit of the printer. and fix the rear cabinet of the stand/paper drawer with the screws.
[5] EXTERNAL VIEWS AND INTERNAL STRUCTURES A. External view " Top cover SF Knob Top tray Staple cartridge Offset tray Front door Staple unit B. Internal structure " & Finisher transport roller R1 De-curler roller Transport roller R2 No.1 tray paper exit roller S paper entry roller Transport roller R2 Stapler unit...
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C.Sensor 5.SCID 1.PID 6.SCID2 10.PSHP 2.DOPD 13.STUHP 8.JFHP 4.PPD 12.STTHP2 11.STTHP1 19.DSW2 3.T1PF 20.STHP 9.JRHP 18.DSW1 7.SCPD 15.T2UP 21.STNC 22.STLS 23.STSP 17.T2PD 14.POD 16.T2DN Code Name Function Active condition Remark Paper In Detect Sensor Detection of paper entry into the L : Paper loaded interface transport section DOPD...
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D. Motor, Clutch, Solenoid, PWB 12.SCGS 5.PSM 3.JFM 15.SPS 14.PPS 11.FGS 4.JRM 2.MM 6.STM 1.Main PWB 7.STUM 10.T2OM 8.STTM 9.EVM 16.T2S 13.SCRS Code Name Function Remark Main PWB Main Control PWB Communication with the machine, control of the machine operations Main Motor Drives transport rollers Jogger Front Motor...
[6] MACHINE OPERATION 1. Using the stapling function from the printer feature When using the stapling function, select "Properties" on the printer driver setting screen, open the "Main" tab shown in the right illustration, and then select "Left", "Right" or "Top " at "Binding Edge" and "1 Staple" or "2 Staples" in the "Staple" drop down. NOTES: •The settings screens above will appear only if the devices have been set properly in the printer driver.
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3. Stapling position quick reference list When stapling is performed, the orientation of image data or original is related to the stapling position, binding position and orientation of paper complicatedly. The table below shows the relation. Image data or original Result First page (front side) Second page (reverse side) Two sides...
[7] OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS C. Paper exit to the lower tray When stapling or offset operation is performed, paper is discharged to 1. Paper transport path the lower tray. A. Machine paper exit reverse (Switchback) When the duplex print or the left side paper exit tray is selected, paper is once discharged to the interface unit and then switched back.
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A. Upper transport section (5) Paper holder The paper holder is driven by the paper holder solenoid (PPS) to hold the (1) Paper transport path rear edge of paper in the alignment tray. By rotating the main motor (MM), all the transport rollers in the unit (6) Alignment and paper exit in offset (except for the tray 2 final roller) are driven.
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(8) Staple unit (11) Paper exit after stapling The stapler staples paper. The ST shift motor slides the stapler horizontally with the paper lead edge according to the staple positions (forward, backward, 2 positions). The ST rotating motor (STTM) rotates the stapler from the save position to the stapling position, and can slide the staple replacement position horizontally and can discharge paper.
(3) Paddler operation/tray 2 upper limit detection actuator operation When the paper exit motor is rotating, the tray 2 solenoid (T2S) is turned on so that the paddler is rotated to pull paper and pull the actuator toward the unit in order to improve the stacking capacity of paper loaded in the tray 2. Paper exit sensor (POD) Tray 2 upper limit...
[8] ADJUSTMENTS 4) When the joggers F/R stop, open the door and load A$/LT paper in the alignment tray, and check the jogger width visually. 1. Jogger position adjustment 5) When the jogger width is too wide or too narrow, use [ ] key and ] key again to change the adjustments value.
[9] DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE 1. Maintenance System Table Check (Clean, replace, or adjust as necessary.) Clean Replace Adjust Lubricate Move position When Unit name Part name 100K 150K 200K 250K 300K 350K 400K Remark calling Transport section Transport rollers De-curler roller Transport paper guides...
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2. Disassembly and assembly C.Transport unit Parts name Job item cycle A.Unit transit Transport rollers Clean 100K Note: When carrying the finisher unit removed from the printer, fold the De-curler roller Check transport unit as described below. Clean 100K If not, the frame may be bent, causing a breakdown of the Transport paper guide Clean 100K...
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(3) Upper open/close sensor (6) De-curler roller (4) Upper cover (7) Transport roller (5) Paper entry sensor Y105620-2 Service Manual...
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D. Rear side of the unit (3) Staple shift motor (4) Elevator motor / Staple rotation motor (1) Main motor (2) Main control PWB A red seal is attached to the staple rotating motor. (5) Pressure-release solenoid Y105620-2 Service Manual...
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E. Stapler (1) Stapler unit Parts name Job item cycle Staple UN Replace 100K staple Staple cartridge User replacement 3000pc. Y105620-2 Service Manual...
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F. Inside of the unit (1) Jogger motor (2) Pusher motor (3) Elevator unit Y105620-2 Service Manual...
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G. Right side of the unit (Paper exit side) (2) Lower stage tray paper exit roller Parts name Job item cycle Transport roller clear 100K (1) External cabinet (3) Paper exit paddler Y105620-2 Service Manual...
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H. Front side of the unit (3) Compiler paper entry gate solenoid Parts name Job item cycle Paper guide clean 100K I. Gears, Clutch Parts name Job item cycle Gears Lubricate 100K (1) Stopper solenoid J. Belts (2) Paper holding solenoid Parts name Job item cycle...
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SF MAIN PWB TF UN (2/3) 0.47J(1W) 6.8KJ 332Z/50V +24V 222Z/50V IC102 47U/35V 222Z/50V 332Z/50V Rs A Vs A 6.8KJ Vs B 0.47J(1W) Rs B CR A Vref A CR B Vref B JFMA JF/A IN /A OUT A CNF-09 IN A OUT /A JFM/A...
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CAUTION FOR BATTERY DISPOSAL (For USA,CANADA) Contains lithium-ion battery. Must be disposed of properly. Remove the battery from the product and contact federal or state environmental agencies for information on recycling and disposal options.
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UPDATING STATUS DATE UPDATED PAGES PAGES CODE 04/2006 EDITION Y105620-2...
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